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Day of the customs officer of the Russian Federation

Not many people know that the first customs charter in Russia appeared no less than 359 years ago. October 25 has remained a significant day in the history of Russian customs since those distant times. On this day, three and a half centuries ago, Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich issued a decree on the collection of customs duties in Moscow and other Russian cities. Russian modern customs has proved that it works in accordance with international standards. In 1995, the President of Russia issued a Decree on the celebration of this day. Today, the work of customs authorities is complicated by the terrorist threat, and therefore the most serious demands are made. The development of new technologies in customs control, the implementation of programs for the modernization of information systems, the transition to electronic declaration forms and electronic digital signatures make a huge contribution to improving the work of customs departments.

Kurban Bayram - Muslim holiday of sacrifice

The Muslim ritual of pilgrimage to Mecca takes place with the sacrifice of sacrificial lambs. On this day in the Mina valley near Mecca, the 10th day of the 12th month (this year starting from October 25th) becomes the center of the holiday for three or four days. However, the Koran prescribes to celebrate this day for all Muslims, wherever they are. The mythological significance of this act is reminiscent of the sacrifice of his son Isaac by Patriarch Ibrahim. The Almighty left the Son to Ibrahim and replaced the offering with a lamb. The celebration begins early in the morning, making preparations for prayer and the prayer itself. Smartly dressed, smeared with incense, people listen to Mulla's sermon and pray for the dead. Then they perform a sacrificial ceremony. A ritual treat is prepared and distributed to everyone, including the poor and the hungry. Also on this day, gifts are given to loved ones.

Lithuanian Constitution Day

After the collapse of the USSR, the current constitution of the Republic of Lithuania was adopted. The Supreme Council of the country canceled the Constitution of the USSR in force at that time on the territory of the newly formed state of Lithuania. Initially, the Provisional Law was adopted, on the basis of the Laws in force in the country until 1938. Subsequently, changes were made in 1996 containing a preamble and concluding sections.

Day of the Cable Industry Worker

In Russia, there is a commemorative award - the badge "Honored Worker of the Cable Industry". It is awarded on October 25 to those who have made a great contribution to the development of the cable industry. Outstanding workers and employees are noted for the introduction of new technologies, increasing the importance of cable products. The cable has become so firmly established in the everyday life of a person that many do not even think about what it really is. Several conductors enclosed in a sheath are hermetically sealed with reliable covers. Electrical energy is transmitted over a distance using different types cable. Huge industries and industries have been established thanks to the cable industry, ranging from the supply of electricity to homes, ending with the equipment of ships, spacecraft, and working machines. On October 25, 1879, the construction of a cable factory was started by Mr. K. Siemens in Germany for the first time. Currently, there are approximately 350 enterprises producing cable products in Russia.

Millers' Festival in Belarus

In patriarchal Belarus, the work of a miller was considered very honorable, since one cannot do without a mill in the countryside, especially in the autumn, when harvested crop cereals had to be processed into flour. In order to have fresh loaves on the tables, it was necessary to please the miller. Since the queues for grinding were long, the process itself took considerable time. By October 25, it was time for the miller to have a little respite, since for the first time the flour was ground. In Belarus, so rich in rivers and lakes, water mills were built, as a rule. The main working force in this case was water. For a long time, tales and legends have gathered around the mysterious mill force. Witchcraft was attributed to the millers, they were afraid of the sorcerers living among the millstones, who turned the mills when there was no wind. In Belarusian culture, there is a folk dance "Melniki" and folk games called "mlyn".

October 25 in the folk calendar (October 12, old style)

Andron Stargazer

During the reign of Emperor Diolectian, during the persecution of Christians, three martyrs were brutally executed: Prov, Tarakh and Andronicus. They were only asked about the name given to them by their parents, but they answered with their baptismal name. The tortures became more and more sophisticated, and, finally, they were thrown to be eaten by wild animals. Even predators did not touch the Christian martyrs.

St. Andron is revered as a wise astrologer, on this day you can watch the starry sky until midnight, if there are many stars, peas will be born in the new crop. Frost portend bright stars, thaw - dim. If the stars are blinking, you should expect a change in the weather. Shooting stars predict wind and dry weather. On the table at that time there was barley porridge of a new crop or millet with oatmeal. Children were treated to porridge with jam, and adults cooked it with lard.

October 25 in history - significant events

October 25, 1854 in Balaklava there was a battle that changed the course of the Crimean War (1853-1856)

The Crimean War was being fought by that time for the second year, Russia fought with the combined forces of Turkey, France and Great Britain. 15 km from Sevastopol is the port of Balaklava, it was the base of the British fleet. Russian troops significantly prevailed in forces only in this battle, General Pavel Liprandi commanded the fleet. The detachment contained 16 thousand people. The British cavalry was led by the Earl of Lucan. During the battle, due to the mistakes of the command of the British fleet, about 1000 people died, the losses of the Russian side were 600 people. The English camp was destroyed, but the Russian troops still could not achieve an unconditional victory. However, historically victory was achieved - the enemy refused to storm Sevastopol.

Last fights on Far East passed even in severe February frosts. The defense of the White Army was broken during three days of attacks in 35 degree frost. For six months, under the cover of the Japanese army, there was a lull. The last major battle of the civil war was the coastal operation in October 1922, which ended on October 25 with the defeat of the White Army and the capture of Vladivostok along with the remnants of the Japanese army.

In 1945, Taiwan broke away from China and presented its delegation to the UN, which for almost two decades represented it in the organization of the world community. The Beijing government opposed it when Taiwan again tried to return to the UN in 1990. China, which is rapidly gaining strength, was heeded in the United States and even in Russia. Taipei is supported by two dozen states, to which the island of Taiwan provides assistance.

The first issue of the TV game was hosted by Vladislav Listyev. The Russian analogue of the program "Wheel of Fortune" in the processing of the author's project by Vlad Listyev attracted the attention of the public and became a truly popular game for several decades. It's easy to get into the game - just send a crossword puzzle made by yourself to the game. The name "Field of Miracles" - the area from the fairy tale Pinocchio, fits perfectly into the concept of the program. The warm and sincere atmosphere of the program and its indispensable presenter Leonid Yakubovich for the past 21 years have enjoyed nationwide fame and love.

October 25, 1762- Catherine II issued a Manifesto - to populate the sparsely populated areas of Russia with foreigners.

By inviting foreigners to populate the sparsely populated Russian lands, Catherine had high goals - to educate the nation by transferring the experience of a more educated and developed Europe. To restore order in the state, to force society to comply with the laws - the empress set herself these goals throughout the entire period of her reign. Benefits were announced for immigrants, which significantly increased the influx of foreigners. In 1776 Russia became the most populous country in Europe. It accounted for 20% of the total population of the continent.

October 25th were born

Georges Bizet(1838-1875), French composer

Alexandre Cesar Leopold Bizet received the Prix de Rome at the age of 19 for his operetta The Miraculous Doctor. His obligatory reporting work was the opera Don Procopio. In 1874, Bizet wrote his most famous opera, Carmen.

Annie Girardot— (1931-2011), famous French actress

She first gained popularity after playing the role of Nadia in the 1960 film Rocco and His Brothers. She subsequently married the co-star of this film. In the seventies, she becomes a real star of the world stage in French films. For the role of a peasant woman in the film based on the novel Les Misérables, she received the Cesar Award.

Johann Strauss(son, 1825-1899), Austrian composer

He became a real waltz king, and his "Viennese waltz" has forever entered the golden box of the best melodies in the world. His creative legacy is more than 500 pieces of music, most of which are waltzes. The most famous are "Tales of the Vienna Woods", "On the beautiful blue Danube" is extremely popular. His 1880s operettas The Bat and The Gypsy Baron performed with great success on the Russian stage in the late 19th century.

Tamara Semina(1938), famous Soviet actress, People's Artist of the RSFSR

Tamara Semina, a favorite of the public of the Soviet period, starred in 55 films. He continues to work in theater and film in a wide range of roles.

Galina Vishnevskaya(1926) - People's Artist of the USSR, singer

Galina Pavlovna performed about 30 roles at the Bolshoi Theatre. Her second husband was M. Rostropovich, who toured the world's greatest venues. She wrote the book "Galina", worked in the theater of the Moscow Art Theater in dramatic roles. Today, under her leadership, the Galina Vishnevskaya Opera Singing Center operates in Moscow.

Pablo Picasso(1881 - 1973), artist, sculptor, world-class graphic artist

The periods of his work are divided into "blue", "pink" and a new direction in painting called "cubism". He is famous not only for his paintings, but also for his love stories, as well as for his high creative energy - he did not stop working even after 80 years.

Name day October 25:

Alexander, Kuzma, Makar, Martin, Bogdan, Denis, Ivan, Nikolai, Taras, Fedot.

Today, October 25, the International Day of Women's Struggle for Peace is celebrated all over the world, in Russia holidays are celebrated on this day: Marketer's Day, Cable Industry Worker's Day, Customs Officer's Day, Primorsky Territory Day and All-Russian Gymnastics Day. Belarus celebrates the Millers' Day on this day, and Lithuania celebrates the Constitution Day. On October 25, northern peoples celebrate one of the main pagan holidays - Winter Day (Winter Nights), Muslims today New Year by Hijri.

International Women's Day for Peace

The holiday - International Women's Day for Peace takes place as part of the week of action for disarmament in all countries of the world annually on October 25 (more precisely, from October 24 to 31). This holiday has been celebrated since the 20th century. And in this century, two world wars and peace have already died down, in addition, various military conflicts have constantly struck locally. Therefore, mothers have united today in various organizations that are fighting for the cessation of various hostilities.

Marketer's Day (Russia)

Every year in Russia on October 25, marketers celebrate their professional, but not official holiday. The tradition of celebrating Marketer's Day on October 25 dates back to 1975, when for the first time, a ministry was created in the former USSR, which was supposed to manage advertising and marketing in the USSR.

Cable Industry Worker's Day (Russia)

Cable today is used to transmit signals or electrical energy over a distance. Every year in Russia on October 25, cable industry workers celebrate their professional holiday. On this day, they are awarded the badge "Honored Worker of the Cable Industry" for their contribution to the organization and development of the efficiency of cable production.

Customs Day (Russia)

October 25 is considered a significant day in the history of the Russian customs service, because in 1653, it was on this day that the Unified Customs Charter first appeared in Russia, approved by the Decree of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich on the collection of customs duties "in Moscow and Russian cities." Customs from that moment became public service which is designed to protect the economic interests of the country. On October 25, 1991, the State Customs Committee was formed Russian Federation, according to the Decree of the President of Russia.

Primorsky Territory Day (Russia)

October 25 - Day of the Primorsky Territory of Russia. This holiday officially appeared in 1995, when the Charter of the Primorsky Territory was adopted. But long before 1995, this date acquired a significant connotation, because it was on October 25, 1922 that Primorye was liberated from the interventionists and units of the People's Revolutionary Army of the Far Eastern Republic entered the city of Vladivostok, thereby putting an end to the intervention and civil fratricidal war in the Far East .

All-Russian Day of Gymnastics (Russia)

This year, on October 25, the All-Russian Gymnastics Day is celebrated in Russia in honor of the first gymnastics competition in 1885. The holiday is celebrated every last Saturday of October at the initiative of the Federation of Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics of Russia.

Millers' Festival (Belarus)

On October 25, the Millers' Day is celebrated by the inhabitants of Belarus, who are involved in this profession. The work of a miller is respected by Belarusians. In a village without a miller, one cannot live in any way, especially in autumn, after the harvest. Millers in Belarus are often wealthy peasants. There is such a proverb among the people: “Melnikov’s cow, the priest’s daughter and the headman’s mare were never hungry” (“Melnikava’s karova, dad’s dzeka and ekanomava’s kabyla were never hungry”).

Constitution Day (Lithuania)

Every year on October 25, Lithuania celebrates a public holiday - the Day of the Constitution of Lithuania, which was adopted on October 25, 1992 in a referendum. It has only been amended twice since then, and includes a preamble, 154 articles and 14 chapters, and a final section. In the Constitution of Lithuania, in addition, there is a chapter that first appeared in 1922 - on finances and the budget.

Day of Winter (Winter Nights) (pagan holiday)

This year, on October 25, a pagan holiday is celebrated - the Scandinavian New Year. It, as usual, takes place at the end of preparations for winter season. At this time, the elements cease to squander their vitality and the time comes to turn their thoughts to spiritual values. Sometimes this holiday is called "Winter Nights" and it marks the transition in the northern latitudes of Finland, Iceland and Norway to the night time of the year, when the sun sets behind the horizon quite early.
This holiday was formed in antiquity and symbolizes the transition point to the period of life, when the life of cities depended not on nature, but only on the people themselves, their ability to withstand the harsh winter.

Hijri New Year (Muslim holiday)

This year - October 25 - on the first day of the first and holy month Muslim calendar Muharram, Hijri New Year is coming. In most Muslim countries, the New Year holiday is not celebrated, because the date of 1 Muharram is not included in the number of Islamic holidays. But in the mosques on this day, a sermon is read, which is dedicated to the move in 622 from Mecca to Medina of the Prophet Muhammad.

Unusual holidays October 25

But what unusual holidays can be celebrated today: the Day of the trumpet call of distant wanderings, the Day of mutual responsibility and the Day of riddles!

Day of the trumpet call of distant wanderings

On October 25, you can celebrate an unusual holiday - the Day of the trumpet call of distant wanderings - the time when you just want to close your eyes and them in the world of endless expanse with a pink sky ...

Mutual responsibility day

Mutual responsibility is when all members of one group are responsible for the obligations of one, or otherwise group joint and several liability. This day can be celebrated with everyone who is united with you by mutual responsibility. Do you have any?

Mystery Day

According to the riddles of the pros - sphinxes. Only they know that it is better to know the questions than the answers. Why? Yes, because our whole life is a complete mystery. All our life we ​​only do what we guess, but today you can guess riddles for everyone with a smile of the sphinx.

Church holiday according to the folk calendar - Andron the Stargazer

On October 25, Orthodox Christians celebrate a church holiday according to the folk calendar of Andron the Astrologer and honor the memory of the three holy martyrs - Prov, Tarakh and Andronicus, who suffered during the persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian for their Christian faith.
The torturers took turns asking the three men what their names were. But each of them said: "I am a Christian, this name is dearer to me than the one my parents gave me." They were tortured and thrown to be eaten by wild beasts. Predators miraculously did not touch them.
In Russia, St. Andron (Andronicus) was considered a wise astrologer, and on this day our ancestors judged the future harvest and the weather by the stars. It was believed that if the sky was starry, then next year peas would be born. If the stars are bright, then frosts will soon begin, and if they are dim, then a thaw, blinking, there will be a change in the weather. If someone sees a shooting star that day, then they expected a windy and dry year.
Name day October 25 with: Alexander, Bogdan, Denis, Ivan, Kuzma, Makar, Martin, Nikolai, Taras, Fedot

The most popular dish on the peasant table was porridge (Photo: Yunaco, Shutterstock)

Date according to the old style: October 12

On this day, the memory of the three holy martyrs - Provo, Tarakh and Andronicus, who suffered for their faith under the emperor Diocletian, is celebrated. During the persecution of Christians, three men were seized and brought to trial before the ruler.

The torturers took turns asking Prov, Tarakh and Andronicus about their names. And each of them gave the same answer: “I am a Christian, and this name is dearer to me than what was given by my parents”. Three martyrs were subjected to new tortures, but at all interrogations they said that they were not afraid of death, because they would come to life in heaven. Having lost hope of turning Christians away from the faith, the ruler ordered that the men be thrown to be eaten by wild animals, but the predators did not touch them.

St. Andron (Andronicus) in Russia was considered a wise astrologer. “Andron can reach the sky with a pole, draw stars with a scoop” our ancestors said. On the day of the memory of the saint, it was customary to watch the starry sky until midnight. By the stars they judged both the weather and the future harvest. So, if the sky was starry, peas should have been born the next year. Bright stars foreshadowed frost, dim - thaw, and blinking - a change in the weather. If they saw a shooting star, they expected winds and a dry year.

At this time, threshing continued - grain and flour were made from grain. Therefore, the most popular dish on the peasant table was porridge - barley, oatmeal or millet. Porridge was served with butter or bacon, and for children it was seasoned with sweet jam.

Name day on this day

Alexander, Bogdan, Denis, Dominika, Ivan, Kuzma, Makar, Maximilian, Martin, Nikolai, Taras, Fedot

Primorsky Territory Day

Nakhodka is the third largest city in Primorye (Photo: russal, Shutterstock)

Administrative center - Vladivostok

October 25 is celebrated Primorsky Territory Day. Officially, this holiday appeared on the calendar in 1995, when the current Charter of the Primorsky Territory was adopted and promulgated.

However, the date of October 25 took on a significant connotation long before 1995. It was on this day in 1922 that another important historical event took place: Primorye was liberated from the invaders. Parts of the People's Revolutionary Army of the Far Eastern Republic entered Vladivostok, putting an end to almost five years of intervention and fratricidal civil war in the Far East.

October 25, 1922 went down in the history of Primorye as a great holiday. The memory of this event was immortalized in 1923, when the residents of Vladivostok renamed Aleutskaya Street into 25 October Street. True, after 75 years, in 1998, the street was again returned to its historical name - Aleutskaya.

Another important date for Primorye falls in October - October 20th. On this day in 1938, the Primorsky Territory, as a result of the signing of the decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR "On the division of the Far Eastern Territory into Khabarovsk and Primorsky Territories," received its modern name and acquired its current administrative-territorial status. The city of Vladivostok became the administrative center of the region.

Today, the territory of Primorsky Krai borders on the Khabarovsk Territory, China, North Korea, from the south and east it is washed by the Sea of ​​Japan.

Primorsky Krai is famous for its nature reserves, sanctuaries, national and natural parks. Here are the Far Eastern Marine Reserve - the only reserve in Russia, 98 percent of which is occupied by the aquatic environment, the Kedrovaya Pad Reserve - one of the oldest in Russia, organized in 1916, as well as the Sikhote-Alin State Reserve. Sikhote-Alin State Reserve is listed world heritage UNESCO. It was created in order to restore the sable population, as well as create conditions under which the Amur tiger can be observed in its natural habitat.

Traditionally, on the Day of Primorsky Krai, many educational and cultural institutions host many festive events - concerts, exhibitions, competitions, conferences, open lessons etc.

It was on this day in 1653 that the Common Customs Charter first appeared in the country (Photo: LuapVision, Shutterstock)

Day of the customs officer of the Russian Federation, celebrated annually on October 25, was established by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 811 of August 4, 1995 "On the Establishment of the Day of the Customs Officer of the Russian Federation".

October 25 has long been considered a significant day in the history of the Russian customs service. It was on this day in 1653 that the Unified Customs Charter first appeared in the country, born from the Decree of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich on the collection of customs duties "in Moscow and Russian cities."

Since then, customs has become a public service designed to protect the economic interests of the country. And on October 25, 1991, by the Decree of the President of Russia, the State Customs Committee of the Russian Federation was formed.

Working under the conditions of the new Customs Code of the Russian Federation, Russian customs officers have proved that they are able to work at the level of world standards. In the work of the customs authorities, the risk analysis and management system operating in the most developed countries of the world is increasingly being used.

A program for the modernization of customs information systems is being implemented. Advanced technologies of customs control are mastered and customs clearance. More and more customs posts are switching to an electronic form of goods declaration and Vehicle using electronic digital signatures. The work of law enforcement units of customs authorities is being improved.

Under the conditions of the war declared to Russia by international terrorism, the work of customs officers is focused on combating the smuggling of weapons and ammunition, ensuring the security of supply routes for goods and vehicles, and joining the efforts of law enforcement units of the customs services of the European Region of the World Customs Organization in the fight against terrorism.

And all employees of the customs of the Russian Federation, according to tradition, celebrate their professional holiday on a grand scale. On this day, they receive congratulations from management, government and business representatives, colleagues and friends.

Day of the Cable Industry Worker in Russia

The cable is used to transmit electrical energy or signals over a distance (Photo: jules2000, Shutterstock)

On October 25, Russian cable industry workers celebrate their professional holiday.

AT Day of the Cable Industry Worker workers, specialists, employees and heads of enterprises and organizations are awarded the badge "Honored Worker of the Cable Industry" for a significant contribution to the organization, development and increase in the efficiency of cable production, as well as for the creation of competitive products, the introduction of new technologies and equipment.

Cable- we hear this word very often, but we never think about what this cable is and where it is used. Today it is appropriate to give a little background on this matter.

The word cable comes from the Dutch cable(rope, cable) and denotes an electrical, one or more insulated conductors enclosed in a hermetic sheath, over which protective covers are applied.

The cable is used to transmit electrical energy or signals over a distance (high-voltage power lines, power supply industrial enterprises, transport and communal facilities; trunk communication lines, urban telephone network, radio and television facilities; power supply to moving working machines; electrical equipment of ships, aircraft). All these productions have been established in Russia thanks to cable industry professionals.

The design of the cable significantly depends on the conditions of its laying and operation - underground, in water, in air, in chemically active environments, at low or high temperatures, at high humidity.

The date of today's professional holiday is related to the event that took place on October 25, 1879. On this day, the engineer of the German electrical company Siemens & Halske, Mr. K.Siemens, was issued a certificate allowing work to be carried out at the plant built by the company for the production of insulated wire and telegraph cables in the Russian city of St. Petersburg. This day is considered the day of formation of the cable industry in Russia, the history of which, therefore, has been going on for more than 130 years.

The beginning of the 20th century was marked in Russia by the intensive development of the domestic cable industry. Cable factories were launched in Moscow, Kolchugino. In 1916, cable products in the country were produced by four cable factories, which during the years of the Great Patriotic War quickly reorganized the work in accordance with the needs of the front.

Currently The cable industry in Russia has approximately 350 enterprises. The industry is developing dynamically and therefore represents a profitable investment platform.

Lithuanian Constitution Day

Map of Lithuania

The current Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania was adopted by referendum on October 25, 1992. It has been amended twice: by the Law of July 20, 1996 and by the Law of December 12, 1996.

The Lithuanian Constitution - the fundamental law of the Republic of Lithuania - includes 14 chapters (154 articles), as well as a preamble and a final section. In the structure of the Constitution, the influence of earlier constitutional acts of Lithuania is noticeable. Along with the chapters on parliament, president, government, judiciary, local self-government, traditional for most Constitutions, the Lithuanian Constitution has a chapter on finance and budget, which first appeared in Lithuania in the 1922 Constitution.

The text of the Constitution is distinguished not only by the clarity and logical sequence of presentation, but also by the high level and detailed study of specific regulatory decisions.

Until March 11, 1990, the Constitution of the USSR of 1977 and the Constitution of the Lithuanian SSR of 1978 were in force on the territory of Lithuania. The Supreme Council of the Lithuanian SSR, by the laws adopted on March 11, 1990, abolished the operation of the Soviet constitutions, renewed the operation of the constitution of 1938 and, in order to harmonize the provisions of the latter with the current actual situation, adopted the Provisional Basic Law of the Republic of Lithuania.

October 25, 2017 - Wednesday, 298th day of 2017 according to the Gregorian calendar. October 25 corresponds to October 12 of the Julian calendar (old style).

Holidays October 25, 2017 in Russia

  • Customs day. All customs officers of the Russian Federation celebrate their professional holiday annually on October 25th. Customs Day has an official status, it was established on August 4, 1995. In the USSR, the Day of the Soviet Customs Officer was celebrated on May 29 (now this holiday is celebrated as the Day of Veterans of the Customs Service). After the collapse Soviet Union In Russia, a new professional holiday of customs officers was established. The date of October 25 was chosen because on this day in 1653 the Unified Customs Charter first appeared in the Russian state. It was born from the decree of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich on the collection of customs duties "in Moscow and Russian cities."
  • Day of the cable industry worker. On October 25, Russian cable industry workers celebrate their professional holiday. On the Cable Industry Worker's Day, workers, specialists, employees and heads of enterprises and organizations are awarded the badge "Honored Cable Industry Worker" for a significant contribution to the organization, development and increase in the efficiency of cable production, as well as for the creation of competitive products, the introduction of new technologies and equipment.
  • Day of Primorsky Krai. October 25 is the Day of the Primorsky Territory. Officially, this holiday appeared on the calendar in 1995, when the current Charter of the Primorsky Territory was adopted and promulgated. However, the date of October 25 took on a significant connotation long before 1995. It was on this day in 1922 that another important historical event took place: Primorye was liberated from the invaders. Parts of the people's revolutionary army of the Far Eastern Republic entered Vladivostok, putting an end to almost five years of intervention and fratricidal civil war in the Far East.

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Holidays October 25, 2017 in Ukraine

  • There are no holidays on October 25, 2017 in Ukraine.

World and international holidays October 25, 2017

  • There are no world and international holidays on October 25, 2017.

Orthodox holidays October 25, 2017

The following memorable dates have been established:

  • Transfer from Malta to Gatchina of a part of the Tree of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord, the Philermo Icon of the Mother of God and the right hand of John the Baptist;
  • Memorial Day of the Martyrs Prov, Tarakh and Andronicus;
  • Memorial Day of St. Cosmas, Bishop of Maium, creator of canons;
  • Memorial Day of the Monk Amphilochius Glushitsky, hegumen;
  • Memorial Day of the Martyr Domnica (Domnina);
  • Memorial Day of St. Martin the Merciful, Bishop of Tours;
  • Memorial Day confessor John Letnikov;
  • Memorial Day of the Monk Martyr Lawrence (Levchenko), hieromonk;
  • Memorial Day of Hieromartyr Alexander Pozdeevsky, presbyter;
  • Memorial Day of the Confessor Nicholas (Mogilevsky), Metropolitan of Alma-Ata;
  • Rudnenskaya (Rudenskaya); Mokhnatinsky; Kaluga; Hodegetria by Yaroslavskaya; Germanovskaya (Yermanskaya); Jerusalem - icons of the Mother of God.

Folk holidays October 25, 2017

  • Andron Stargazer. The national holiday "Andron the Astrologer" is celebrated on October 25 (according to the old style - October 12). In the church calendar, this is the date of memory of the three holy martyrs - Prov, Tarakh and Andronicus. Other names of the holiday: "Astrologer", "Miller's Day", "Andron", "Prov", "Tarakh". On this day, from noon until midnight, the appearance of stars was observed. The stars told about the weather and the harvest. During the persecution of Christians, three men were seized and brought to trial before the ruler. The torturers took turns asking Prov, Tarakh and Andronicus about their names. And each of them gave the same answer: "I am a Christian, and this name is dearer to me than the one given by my parents." Three martyrs were subjected to new tortures, but at all interrogations they said that they were not afraid of death, because they would come to life in heaven. Having lost hope of turning Christians away from the faith, the pagans executed the men. St. Andron (Andronicus) in Russia was considered a wise astrologer. “Andron can reach the sky with a pole, draw stars with a scoop,” our ancestors said. On the day of the memory of the saint, it was customary to watch the starry sky until midnight. By the stars they judged both the weather and the future harvest. So, if the sky was starry, peas should have been born the next year. Bright stars foreshadowed frost, dim - thaw, and blinking - a change in the weather. If they saw a shooting star, they expected winds and a dry year. On October 25, people prayed that the star of human life would not roll over the mountain. It was believed that these celestial bodies have a great influence on the fate of people. With the advent of a new star, a person is born, and with the extinction, a person dies. The brighter his star, the happier fate will be. In the old days, people were afraid of starfall, as it was considered a harbinger of war, epidemics, the death of many people or the entire state. By Andron the Stargazer, they usually finished grinding the grain, which began with Thekla Zarevnitsa (October 7). The millers could finally take a break, which is why this day was considered the holiday of the millers. In the evening, the millers laid a solemn table (sometimes, instead of a festive table, they laid a real millstone). In connection with the end of the grinding of grain, the most popular dish on the peasant table was porridge - barley, oatmeal or millet. Porridge was served with butter or bacon, and for children it was seasoned with sweet jam. On October 25, it was impossible to laugh out loud, it was believed that a laughing person would get himself a terrible torment. In Russia, they treated those born on this day with special sympathy - according to popular beliefs, this person will take a sip of a lot of grief in life. On Provo, it was also impossible to offend anyone, otherwise the offender would not have any happiness. It was impossible to ask at the knock on the door: “Who is there?” - so as not to let trouble into the house. Traditionally, a ribbon was tied on the door gate and a cherished prayer was said, which protected people from troubles and torment.

Holidays October 25, 2017 in the countries of the world

  • Holiday in Belarus October 25, 2017 - Millers' Festival. The holiday of millers was celebrated by the inhabitants of Belarus, who are at least somehow involved in this profession, on October 25 (earlier, according to the old style, it was celebrated on October 12).
  • Holiday in Lithuania October 25, 2017 - Constitution day. Constitution Day in Lithuania is celebrated annually on 25 October. This memorable date It is not a national holiday and an official non-working day, but it is important for the history of the state. The Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania is the fundamental law of the state. The country's first permanent constitution was adopted in 1920, the second in 1928, and the third in 1938. In 1940, the “Stalinist” constitution of the Lithuanian SSR was adopted. Until 1990, the Constitution of the USSR and the Constitution of the Lithuanian SSR, adopted in the late 1970s, were in force on the territory of the Lithuanian SSR. After the secession of Lithuania from the USSR, the Supreme Council - the Restorative Seimas in March 1990 restored the operation of the constitution of 1938 and adopted a temporary basic law in order to harmonize its provisions with the actual situation in the country. The development of a draft permanent constitution lasted about two years, it was submitted to a popular referendum and published a week before the vote. The current constitution of Lithuania was adopted on October 25, 1992, and about four-fifths of the voters who took part in the voting supported its adoption.
  • Holiday in Grenada October 25, 2017 - Thanksgiving Day. On October 25, the people of Grenada celebrate a national holiday - Thanksgiving Day. Despite the name and date of the celebration, it has nothing to do with American and Canadian Thanksgiving. It commemorates the US invasion of Grenada on October 25, 1983, known as Operation Urgent Fury.